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Installation and Operations Manual
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                        DR Inverter/Charger Installation and Operation Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                    
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                        About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from  50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup  power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery  chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute  electrical power. Tr
                    
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                        About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Installation and Operation Manual is to provide explanations  and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the DR  Inverter/Charger. Scope The Manual provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information,  procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and  troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of  batteries. You need to consult individ
                    
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                        About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other  equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as  serious as a caution or warning. Abbreviations and Acronyms AC Alternating Current ASC Authorized Service Center 
                    
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                        Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for all DR Inverter/Charger models  that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter. General 1. Before installing and using the DR Inverter/Charger, read all instructions and  cautionary markings on the DR Inverter/Charger and all appropriate sections  of this guide. Be sure to read all instructions and cautionary markings for any  equipment attached to this unit. 2. This 
                    
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                        Safety Wiring Requirements 1. All wiring methods and materials shall be in accordance with the National  Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (Current Edition). When sizing conductors  and conduits interfacing to the DR Inverter, both shall be in accordance with  the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70, as well as all state and local code  requirements.  2. This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded  electrical system per the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (current  
                    
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                        Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or Fire Hazard Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the  manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 1. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 2. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries. 3. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could  spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and c
                    
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                        Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 Introduction Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 AC Side  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
                    
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                        Contents Batteries  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Battery Types  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Battery Bank Sizing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Battery Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Batte
                    
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                        Contents Start-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16 Charger Mode  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17 3-Stage Charging Process  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17 Equalize Charging  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
                    
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                        Contents Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–13 Battery Charging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–13 Equalization Charging  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–15 General Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–
                    
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                        Figures Figure 1-1 Front Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-2 AC Side of the DR Inverter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-3 DC Side of the DR Inverter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Figure 1-4 Product Identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
                    
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                        Figures Figure 3-9 Battery Capacity Potentiometer (new) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–12 Figure 3-10 Battery Capacity Potentiometer (old)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–12 Figure 3-11 LED Indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–13 Figure 3-12 AC Pass-through and Charger AC Input Circuit Breakers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–15 Figure 3-
                    
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                        Tables Table 1-1 Model Identification and Numbering Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Table 1-2 Letter Suffix Code Definitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Table 2-1 Peak Input Filtrate versus Charging Current - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Table 2-2 Safety Ground Conductor Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Table 2-3 Minimum Re
                    
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                        Introduction 1 Chapter 1, “Introduction” contains information about the features and  functions of the DR Inverter/Charger.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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                        Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DR Inverter/Charger from Xantrex Technology Inc.  The DR Inverter is one of the finest inverter/chargers on the market today,  incorporating state-of-the-art technology and high reliability.  The inverter features an AC pass-through circuit, powering your home appliances  from utility or generator power while charging the batteries. When utility power  fails, the battery backup system keeps your appliances powered until utility power  is res